Don't want to draft a kicker this fantasy football season? Here are some Week 1 streamers
I prefer to stream my kickers from week-to-week for fantasy football, so I usually draft based on Week 1 matchups, and always in the final round. Since the odds for the first week of the 2025 season are already out, I figured I'd share my top picks for those who choose the same approach.
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You won't find the elite names here since they'll be drafted, and most likely too early at that.
Week 1 Streamers
Evan McPherson, Bengals @ Browns
Coming off a rough 2024 where he converted just 72.7% of his field-goal attempts before missing the final five games with a torn abductor muscle, McPherson starts out with a plus-matchup on the road. The Bengals head to Cleveland favored by 5.5 points, with a generous team total of 25.5 points.
Brandon McManus, Packers vs. Lions
We have another divisional battle in Week 1 as the Packers host Detroit from the jump. Green Bay is projected to win by 1.5 points in this one while scoring 25.5 in the potential victory. McManus joined the team in October and was perfect in PATs and only missed two field goals, earning a three-year deal this offseason.Joshua Karty, Rams vs. Texans
It was a mixed bag for Karty in 2024, but he should start the 2025 season strong at home against Houston. The Rams are favored to win by a field goal, with a decent team total of 24.5 points.
Cam Little, Jaguars vs. Panthers
The Jags begin at home against Carolina and are favored by 3.0 points. Little should put in some work, as Jacksonville currently boasts a team total of 24.5 points. Little is a solid choice and is a guy who'll be there in the final round no matter what fantasy football draft slot you're choosing from.
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